Best Time to Spot Dolphins in Pula (2025 Guide)

If you're dreaming of seeing dolphins during your visit to Pula, you're in luck! Dolphins live in the waters around Brijuni and Pula all year round. Thanks to the clean and calm Adriatic Sea, sightings are possible even in early spring and late autumn.

Dolphins can be seen at any time of year, but the most frequent sightings happen between April and November. During the full season, the sea is warmer and food is more abundant, which attracts dolphin groups closer to the coast. Our crew adjusts every tour depending on recent sightings.

Early mornings and evenings are perfect for dolphin spotting, with sunset tours offering the most magical moments. Calm sea, golden skies, and dolphins playing in the waves – it’s a moment you’ll never forget.

The area between Pula, Štinjan and the Brijuni Islands is well known for dolphin activity. Our tours follow a route based on real-time observations, increasing your chance of an encounter – while fully respecting the animals and marine rules.

The most common species in this area is the dobri dupin, also known as the bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). Dolphins are a protected species in Croatia, and we proudly follow strict ethical and legal guidelines on every cruise.

While we can't promise 100%, our success rate is very high – especially on evening cruises during the full season. Even without a sighting, the tour offers drinks, local stories, and an unforgettable cruise around Brijuni aboard Boat Europa (a locally family-owned business since 1967).

Ready to see dolphins in Pula this season? Compare our most popular cruises: Dolphin Watching & Sunset Tour (Brijuni islands) and Brijuni National Park Day Cruise (14 islands panorama).